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Yes: 386 • No: 79
NebraskaLB1126109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
Adopt the Infrastructure Development Investment Program Act and change and eliminate provisions relating to the Rural Road Improvement District Act, the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act, the Transportation Innovation Act, the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, the Nebraska Rules of the Road, intrastate medicaid nonemergency medical transportation services, and wireless service surcharges
Sponsored By: Mike Moser
Signed by Governor
Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
16 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 10 mixed.
Program bonds, tax break, and investor protections
The program can issue revenue bonds and other debt at any time, separate from other highway bond authority. Bond maturities cannot exceed 40 years, and sales can be public or private. These obligations, their transfers, and related income are exempt from state and local taxes. Banks, insurers, and pension funds can buy them and use them as collateral. The program can pledge repayments and other income, create valid liens, and refund old debt, while keeping debt within pledged revenues and setting aside money for debt service. Each obligation states it is not a general obligation of the state unless another law says so.
8% interest on late county payments
Counties must pay 8% yearly interest on overdue partial or final payments to contractors on rural road projects. Interest starts 45 days after the engineer approves the amount due. It runs until the county tenders payment.
State program to finance transportation projects
Nebraska creates a state program at the Department of Transportation to finance public transportation projects. The State Highway Commission picks projects and must use clear scoring, including jobs, safety, readiness, and ability to repay. The law sets up a dedicated fund and keeps money and earnings in the fund for reuse. The program must follow federal rules for state infrastructure banks and state fiscal laws. It must keep separate accounts for federal, state, and local money. The commission must keep strong internal controls, do an independent audit each year, and post reports online. By November 1 each year, it reports finances and projects to the Legislature. Beginning July 1, 2027, the commission must adopt fair, transparent rules to run the program.
Rural road costs: faster payback, clarity
Special assessments in rural road districts must be paid over no more than 10 years, not 20. Bonds to fund the work must also mature within 10 years and are general obligations of the county. The county’s resolution must name the roads and state whether costs are special assessments on properties or a general county charge. A county may keep one fund for all districts or separate funds. Shorter terms can raise yearly payments, but owners get clearer notice about who pays.
Licenses and pay cap for Medicaid rides
Starting January 1, 2027, you must have a Public Service Commission license to provide intrastate Medicaid nonemergency medical transport. The license lasts one year and can be renewed; the fee can be up to $250 per license. DHHS and aging‑service agencies may not pay carriers more than three times the state employee reimbursement rate, with exceptions for trips inside a city, ADA‑compliant rides for disabled persons, and certain Medicaid NEMT specified in law. For providers with a 75‑311 NEMT designation or license, the Public Service Commission does not regulate their rates.
Stronger PPP bidding rules and fees
If the DOT finds an unsolicited project idea has merit, it must allow competing proposals. The DOT may charge up to $500 to review each unsolicited or competing proposal. PPP requests for proposals must spell out roles, oversight, funding and operating plans, payment standards, and small‑business involvement. Agencies keep oversight and report PPP activity to the Legislature each year. DOT contracting guidelines must include steps for handling unsolicited proposals.
Repeals of listed transport and telecom laws
The law repeals many specific sections in state statutes, ending the powers and programs that relied only on those sections. This includes repealing section 39‑1654 and other listed transportation and telecommunications provisions. The real‑world effects depend on what each repealed section previously did.
Loan terms and safeguards for project borrowers
Any political subdivision can apply for help using a Department of Transportation form. The program can offer loans, guarantees, letters of credit, lease‑purchase deals, interest‑rate subsidies, and other credit help. The commission may charge an application fee up to $1,000. Loans cannot last longer than the asset’s life or 30 years, unless federal law or the commission allows longer. Payments can start after the project is done or when it makes revenue, and borrowers can prepay without penalty unless a bond covenant allows one. Borrowers must pledge revenue or collateral; the commission may require reserves, guarantees, or intercepts of state aid, and may subordinate its lien to help close financing. If a borrower defaults, the program can accelerate, set off amounts due, intercept state aid, draw on reserves, or seek repayment through reappropriation, consistent with law.
Wireless surcharge capped at 50 cents
If your primary place of use is in a county with a metropolitan city, the monthly wireless surcharge is capped at $0.50 per active number. This lowers the possible monthly fee for those users.
Pay for chosen Medicaid ride drivers
If an eligible person selects an individual driver under contract with the state, the state can pay that driver for the trip. Pay is capped at the state employee reimbursement rate. The driver must personally drive the vehicle. These trips are not treated as transportation for hire.
Anti-trafficking training in driver courses
Starting January 1, 2027, commercial motor vehicle training must include at least 30 minutes on human trafficking. The Attorney General sets the curriculum by December 1, 2026 and updates it at least every three years. Training providers and trainees must follow the required materials.
More crash reports, lower deposits
Drivers must report more crashes. The damage amount that triggers reports and related DMV actions is now $1,500, lowered from $2,000. The minimum security deposit under the Safety Responsibility Act is also lowered from $2,000 to $1,500. This adds reporting duties for some crashes but can reduce up‑front money some drivers must post.
Licenses and rules for Medicaid rides
The Public Service Commission licenses companies and drivers that provide Medicaid nonemergency medical rides. Ride-hailing companies and participating drivers must hold this license to operate. The commission grants authorization unless current carriers prove it would harm the public interest. Licensed carriers must keep surety bonds or insurance that cover injury, death, or property loss and maintain them to keep their certificates. These Medicaid ride carriers are not treated as common or contract carriers for some laws, changing which rules apply.
Lower oversize fees, preregister weight
Many oversize and overweight permit fee caps drop: single-trip to $25, 90‑day to $25, and one‑year to $100. The 180‑day cap stays $150. Superload single‑trip tiers remain $250, $400, and $800, and the department can bill direct costs. Before a permit is issued, your vehicle must already be registered for the maximum gross weight you seek.
New rules for superload and tall moves
A “superload” is now a nondivisible load wider than 16 feet, taller than 191 inches, longer than 150 feet, or over 160,000 pounds. For any move 16 feet high or taller, the permit application must include a sworn statement that all electric utilities with high‑voltage lines over the route were contacted and safe passage arranged.
Public construction: more options, review fees
Local governments may use design‑build, construction manager at risk, and public‑private partnership contracts. They may charge up to $500 to review an unsolicited proposal and up to $500 to review a competing proposal. The DOT can exempt turf and vegetation work, emergency jobs, and contracts at $250,000 or less from prequalification. The DOT cannot accept unsolicited proposals that are only for minor highway or bridge maintenance. Under the Transportation Innovation Act, the DOT, eligible counties, and large cities are named as contracting agencies.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Moser
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 35 • No: 0 • Other: 14
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 18 • No: 25 • Other: 6
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 30 • No: 11 • Other: 8
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 35 • No: 0 • Other: 14
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 13
legislature vote • 4/10/2026
Final Reading
Yes: 42 • No: 7
legislature vote • 4/1/2026
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Yes: 30 • No: 11 • Other: 8
legislature vote • 4/1/2026
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Yes: 18 • No: 25 • Other: 6
legislature vote • 3/17/2026
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Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 13
legislature vote • 3/17/2026
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Yes: 35 • No: 0 • Other: 14
legislature vote • 3/17/2026
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Yes: 35 • No: 0 • Other: 14
legislature vote • 3/17/2026
Vote
Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 13
Actions Timeline
Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
4/17/2026legislatureApproved by Governor on April 14, 2026
4/17/2026legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
4/10/2026legislaturePassed on Final Reading 42-7*-0
4/10/2026legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
4/10/2026legislaturePlaced on Final Reading with ST82
4/7/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ST82 filed
4/7/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ST82 recorded
4/7/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER159 adopted
4/1/2026legislatureKauth FA786 withdrawn
4/1/2026legislatureDorn AM2752 adopted
4/1/2026legislatureDungan MO561 Reconsider the vote taken on AM2752 filed
4/1/2026legislatureDungan MO561 pending
4/1/2026legislatureDungan MO561 failed
4/1/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
4/1/2026legislaturePlaced on Select File with ER159
3/25/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER159 filed
3/25/2026legislatureDorn AM2752 filed
3/18/2026legislatureMeyer, G. AM2562 adopted
3/17/2026legislatureDeBoer AM2627 to AM2432 filed
3/17/2026legislatureDeBoer AM2627 adopted
3/17/2026legislatureTransportation and Telecommunications AM2432 adopted
3/17/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
3/17/2026legislatureMeyer, G. AM2562 to AM2432 filed
3/10/2026legislaturePlaced on General File with AM2432
3/6/2026legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
4/17/2026
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted